The PracticeMatch University Provider Recruitment Development Training Series is a structured, academically informed training program designed to strengthen provider recruitment skills and build confidence in real-world recruiting situations. Through a three-level certification pathway — Core, Advanced, and Expert — participants gain the knowledge, analytical skills, and strategic understanding needed to succeed in any physician or advanced practice provider recruitment role, from sourcing and recruiting to executive and leadership positions.
This program supports physician and APP sourcers, recruiters, talent acquisition specialists, recruitment managers, and healthcare leaders of all experience levels who want a structured curriculum grounded in best practices, current industry standards, and real-world scenarios, and who are committed to ongoing growth in their roles and industry.
Level I establishes foundational knowledge in healthcare delivery, recruitment workflow, candidate management, sourcing fundamentals, and professional communication. Modules build a strong grounding in both theory and applied practice.
View DetailsLevel II strengthens attendees' strategic and analytical capabilities. Participants learn how to interpret market intelligence, build long-term sourcing pipelines, apply advanced interviewing techniques, manage offer strategies, influence leadership, and use recruitment analytics to support organizational planning.
View DetailsLevel III prepares participants for organizational leadership in recruitment, emphasizing advanced workforce forecasting, succession planning, global talent acquisition, immigration pathways, and executive-level consulting.
View DetailsLevel I includes the following ten areas of competency:
Physician Education & Training Pathway
Explain physician training and credentialing.
Understanding the Healthcare Recruitment Environment
Describe healthcare systems and recruiter's role.
The Role
Describe the fundamental components of being a provider recruiter.
Job Requisition Process
Explain how a requisition is created and approved.
Sourcing Fundamentals
Describe the tools used by a provider recruiter.
Screening & Qualifying Candidates
Explain how to review a CV or resume, how to use that information to tie back to a job posting, and how candidate screening is completed.
On-site Interviews
Outlines the planning, coordination and execution of an onsite interview.
Recruitment Process & Workflow
Focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners.
Communication & Relationship Management
Presents a comprehensive view of the end-to-end recruitment cycle, from initial intake to offer acceptance.
Professionalism & Continuous Learning
Encourages ongoing development through ethical practice, professionalism, and continuous learning.
Level II includes the following ten modules:
Strategic Workforce Planning and Market Intelligence
Focuses on forecasting talent needs using market data to guide long-term hiring strategy.
Advanced Sourcing Foundations and Pipeline Development
Teaches methods to identify, engage, and build ongoing pipelines of high-quality candidates.
Employer Branding, Analytics, and DEI in Sourcing
Covers how to attract diverse talent through strong branding and data-driven sourcing decisions.
Behavioral Screening and Motivational Assessment
Explains how to evaluate candidates' behaviors, motivations, and role alignment.
Candidate Experience and Evaluation Practices
Provides best practices for delivering a positive candidate journey and consistent evaluations.
Negotiation Strategy and Compensation Fundamentals
Introduces effective negotiation techniques and core principles of compensation.
Counteroffers, Closing Processes, and Transition Management
Guides managing final-stage hiring steps, counteroffers, and smooth candidate transitions.
Stakeholder Influence and Internal Consulting
Develops skills to advise, influence, and partner effectively with internal stakeholders.
Recruitment Analytics, Metrics, and Performance Improvement
Focuses on using data and metrics to assess and enhance recruiting performance.
Provider Retention and Engagement Partnership
Covers strategies for improving retention and building strong engagement with providers.
Level III Includes the following ten areas of competency:
Cultural Alignment & Employer Branding
Understand the organization's mission, values, and work environment, ensuring every hire aligns with long-term goals and culture.
How to develop a budget based on needs, goals, KPIs
Recruitment budget essentials.
Full Lifecycle Management & Process Flow
Manage the entire recruitment process: job requisition, sourcing, screening, interviews, site visits, contract negotiations, and onboarding.
Long- and short-term goals & KPIs
Develop a plan and continuously measure success.
Data Driven Decision Making
Proficiency in using recruitment metrics, analytics, and market intelligence to optimize sourcing strategies, measure ROI, and improve performance.
Relationship Building Inside the Organization
Build strong relationships with department heads, clinicians, and executives to influence hiring decisions and improve collaboration.
Technology & Process Optimization
Leveraging applicant tracking systems (ATS), AI-driven sourcing tools, and automation to streamline workflows and enhance candidate experience.
Immigration Related to Provider Recruitment
Master the main physician visa pathways.
Compliance & Credentialing Oversight Post-Hire Integration and Retention
How to stay involved after the hire, supporting onboarding, relocation, and retention initiatives to ensure long-term success.
Team Building, EQ, and Performance Reviews
Leading recruitment teams by effectively, fostering collaboration, and applying emotional intelligence in conflict resolution and performance management.
Certification is awarded upon completion of assessments with a minimum score of 80 percent and successful participation in required applied activities. Graduates earn the PracticeMatch University Master Provider Recruitment Specialist (MPRS), recognizing their mastery of key competency standards.
PracticeMatch University offers both virtual and in-person program delivery to accommodate individual learners and organizational training initiatives.
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The Provider Recruitment Development Training Series provides a university-modeled learning experience that combines academic structure with practical workforce application. Participants emerge prepared to contribute meaningfully and confidently to workforce stability, strategic growth, and long-term organizational success.
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PracticeMatch University offers one scholarship opportunity each quarter for the PMU Master Provider Recruitment Specialist (MPRS). Individuals interested in applying may enter by submitting a brief essay explaining how this program would support their professional growth and development.
Scholarship recipients will receive:
Scholarship requirements include:
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